PRINT-LAYOUT DESIGNERA Contract PositionThe Cleveland Observer newspaper is searching for a talented layout designer to join our graphic design team. As a layout designer, you will be working closely with artists and graphic designers to create eye-catching media for printed pages and web screens. Your job is to ensure that the text, images, and media are perfectly balanced on the page, to ensure a pleasant reading experience.To be successful as a layout designer you should have extensive graphic design experience, a natural eye for composition, and artistic flair. A top-class layout designer should be able to create visually striking content that invites the reader to explore all aspects of the page.Coordinating with the publication team on projects including graphic designers, proofreaders, and illustrators. Brainstorming new page ideas to incorporate advertisements naturally into the text. Arranging page elements for screens and printed media. Determining text and image size for each page. Manipulating image aspect ratio for optimum viewing. Modifying page graphics to work with the images and text. Examining page proofs for final approval. Reviewing successful campaigns and adjusting strategies accordingly. Experience with InDesign or Microsoft Publisher preferred Proficiency with industry desktop publishing tools including Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Quark, and Illustrator. Excellent composition and visual design skills. A deep understanding of typography principals. Artistic and drawing skills. Advanced proofreading skills. Ability to work as part of a team. Excellent communication skills If interested, or for more information, please contact Ron Calhoun at 216 236-8081 or <theclevelandobserver@gmail.com>.